Robert Singer MD, FACS

About the Practice

Practice Philosophy

"A Philosophy of Caring, Commitment and Accomplished Skills"
Your plastic surgeon should be a rare combination of both artist and scientist. I would expect my surgeon to have the highest credentials and level of training possible, be thoroughly experienced in performing my surgical procedure and be concerned about my care and safety. In addition, he should have a keen aesthetic and artistic sense of harmony. He should be compulsive about every detail in his surgical practice including maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

I have built my practice on this philosophy and these qualifications, and I value the patient relationships that have developed as a result.

While my qualifications and experience as a surgeon are extensive and internationally respected, cosmetic plastic surgery requires far more than technical skills. The time I spend with you personally before any procedure will be as important as the procedure itself. Thoroughly covering your questions, your expectations, your individual desires and wishes...all of this and more will be addressed with sensitivity and understanding.

I treat my patients the way I would expect to be treated...with respect, candor, professionalism and compassion.

Choosing a surgical procedure and the right doctor to perform it are personal decisions not to be taken lightly. You as the patient and I as the doctor must weigh not only the physical considerations, but emotional and psychological ones as well. Improving your appearance through cosmetic surgery can enhance your emotional health and improve your self-esteem. This can be attained only if your expectations are realistic. By your understanding the limitations of plastic surgery, together we will establish reasonable goals that can be predictably achieved.

I am fully dedicated to the highest aesthetic achievement in improving my patients characteristics subtly to achieve a natural appearance rather than an extreme, artificial or operated look.

What defines a great plastic surgeon? An eye for balance and symmetry. Extensive training. Perfectionism. An appreciation of beauty and harmony. A delicate and artistic touch. There are thousands of cosmetic surgeons; however, few are as respected by plastic surgeons around the world for their expertise and artistry as Dr. Robert Singer. When you consult with Dr. Robert Singer in the luxurious and comforting atmosphere of his plastic surgery center in the La Jolla area of San Diego, you will be pleasantly surprised by the personal attention you will receive. Dr. Singer will respectfully and compassionately listen to your desires and expectations, whether they involve subtly changing or significantly improving your appearance. He will give you his candid, professional opinion and work with you to create a final result that appears natural, refreshed, and rejuvenated.

Background & Certification

Board Certification

Facility Director and Surgeon at the Surgery Surgical Centre in La Jolla, California
Dr. Singer specializes in Aesthetic (cosmetic) Surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons.

Continuing Medical Education Credits: Current
Length of time in practice: since 1976
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Prior President
Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation - Prior President

Teaching Appointments

Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery), University of California, San Diego
Visiting Teaching Professor: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Publications and Presentations

Dr. Singer has published over 150 publications or national presentations at national and international surgical meetings.

Awards & Honors

Phi Beta Kappa
Pi Mu Epsilon - National Mathematics Honor Society
Town & Country Magazine - Best Aesthetic Surgeons in America
Best Plastic Surgeons in San Diego (San Diego Magazine - selected by peers)
Whos Who in the West
Whos Who in America
Best Doctors in America
Americas Top Doctors

Your Consultation

Patients will be given as much information as possible. Reference materials and brochures are available on a broad range of topics. The initial consultation is an in-depth evaluation and explanation of the proposed surgical procedure, and is usually supplemented by written material. Dr. Singer allows time to answer your questions, and appropriate photographs may be shown to illustrate relevant points. Computer imaging is available.

Staff & Facilities

Surgical Facility

Our private Ambulatory Plastic Surgery Facility is one of only 500 in the world certified at the highest level by the AAAASF (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities). Our facility is certified for the highest level of accreditation. Dr. Singer is a prior President of AAAASF. Accreditation is a purely voluntary mark of quality, and indicates that our facility is fully equipped with the latest systems for ensuring your safety during surgery and after.
Special Features: Board certified M.D. anesthesiologist for all procedures involving anesthesia, endoscopic minimal incision surgery.

Accreditation: AAAASF

Our facility is located on the campus of Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla, California.